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Save the Earth Mods ([personal profile] theearth) wrote in [community profile] saveyourselves2013-09-17 04:24 pm
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Plot Post for September 17th!

This format of plot post is designed for players to ask questions and find ways to influence the plot. Be bold and ask what you can or can't do; the worst that can happen is that I will say no. As plots in Save the Earth are not self resolving nor on a time limit they can evolve in many ways. Although some potential outcomes are given, they are little more than suggestion and can be changed by character action. What role you take is up to you.


The post is also open for players to plot and coordinate between one another.






Events occurring currently;

• As of mid-September, the Locke City water supply is clean! It’ll read as back to its previous normal by any analysis or enhanced senses, and no more several-hour giggle fits after consumption. This means as well that drinking tap water will no longer induce Echoes.

• Public unease and scrutiny of Thunder Corp. is high with the rumors leaked to the media having hit mainstream awareness, as result of the operation headed by Riku Nakatsuki ([personal profile] depolarized) and Nick Burkhardt ([personal profile] detectivetroll). Thunder Corp., of course, are persistently denying everything - while those with connections in the company may also hear that they plan to get to the bottom of just who could be trying to sabotage their reputation.






Events occurring in the immediate future;

• Thunder Corp. will be holding a press conference to address the allegations of environmental irresponsibility by the company - in short, they deny everything. The information is fudged, the images are fake, and they have no idea who is responsible or what provoked them.

• On the evening of September 21st, the pink lights in the sky will appear again - accompanied by - what d’you know! - a low buzzing sound in the heads of PCs who see it, very much like that sensed by those who ventured into the lower regions of the mines on the trip organized by Kanti Singh ([personal profile] vetala). Look away from the lights and the sound will fade to nothing. The lights will not appear the next day.

The buzzing, however, isn’t going anywhere - in fact, it’s still there without looking at the lights, much too faint to be detected without actively focusing, and will intensify over the rest of September and into October. The intensity also depends on the listener’s location - the buzzing grows louder and stronger as you approach Tuning Towers (see the Locations post). Once you arrive at the Towers themselves, in addition to the buzzing you’re likely to sense tremors in the ground below you - which isn’t actually shaking, or otherwise eliciting a reaction from the non-numbered around.

• By next week, there will be periodic and brief cases of civilians within small public areas (coffee shops, mall stores, parks, etc.) going simultaneously... out of it. Catch a non-Numbers Club acquaintance in conversation when they’re hit and they’ll suddenly go much more relaxed, zoned-out, and docile. Take the chance while you can to get a loan - it’ll only last about five minutes before they rise back up to their senses.

Depending on the company you keep, however, you might notice that whatever phenomenon is acting up when it does will have little to no effect on those who steer clear of tap water.






Events potentially occurring;

• The police have been on their guard and taking their notes since late July, and Thunder Corp. don’t intend to let the drawing of suspicion to them pass. PCs will be at risk of investigation and/or arrest in the near future.







Potential Echo Opportunities:

• Witnessing the lights in the sky will - as it has in the past - grant one Echo. In the days afterward until further notice otherwise, picking up on and following the buzzing sound to their strongest point - right at Tuning Towers - will grant an additional Echo.
• Following the appearance of the lights on September 21st, some reincarnates may find that their Echoes are getting... stronger. OOCly, we're now allowing Tier 2 Echoes, as reflected on the Echoes request page- essentially two (connected) Echoes in one, once a month per character.

[personal profile] scramasax 2013-09-18 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Anthony will definitely be spotting the lights in the sky and, consequently, going a little bit deader - and it'll show, a fact which'll definitely bring him into another short period of stress (he's probably not going to pass so easily as sickly from hereon out!) and come full circle to all-the-more emphasize his intent on involving with the rest of the network all he can. He'll be keeping abreast of investigation/looking into their situation but is unlikely to make it to Tuning Towers himself unless he tags along to a pilgrimage later at night. If that's to occur I'm expecting his first Tier 2 Echo to be the Ulyaoth rune, coming imbued with Ulyaoth's Magick.

Cinderella, meanwhile, I lean far towards getting to actually see what's so special about that boulder at her stable after viewing the lights - with an accompaniment undecided but leaning towards Rarity's dressmaking knowledge or cutie mark for a Tier 2 Echo! What the Bell family may think in the case of the cutie mark on top of the broken crystal geode and the confetti and glitter found in the pasture after Labor Day weekend to be mulled over.
soulsborderline: (dude what?)

[personal profile] soulsborderline 2013-09-18 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Your horse has a new paintjob, your rock is broken, and your pasture is full of confetti?

Drunk college students, clearly.

[personal profile] destinedforrock 2013-09-18 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
But why must they keep coming back heeeere?

...In any case then strong words with the neighbors likely in the cards.
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[personal profile] originaloddcouple 2013-09-18 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
For some reason, I really like Cinderella/Miria friendship~

So she's probably gonna be

super ridiculous loyal to her. Forever.

[personal profile] destinedforrock 2013-09-18 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh, let it be a mmmagical friendship indeed, on both sides~
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[personal profile] italktofish 2013-09-18 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
So, if Cinderella needs a "concerned bus driver who just happened to be passing through and witnessed [insert whatever here]" to talk to the Bell family, Arthur would be more than happy to help! And then he'd probably remember knowing his buddies Clark and Bruce had to do similar things to keep their identities secret.

...though he could start rambling on about THE CONFETTI BANDIT, and...okay, so having Arthur explain anything to anyone may be a sign of desperation. 8D

[personal profile] destinedforrock 2013-09-18 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Stranger things than that are occurring in this city!

But ahh in honesty, though, if it may net Arthur an Echo than hazarding any attempt ought to be appreciable and smashing.
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[personal profile] italktofish 2013-09-19 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Long as he doesn't make things worse/more awkward, right? ;D
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[personal profile] acequeen 2013-09-18 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Does Regina need to bump into the pretty horse? It has been awhile and she didn't even go to the party.

Mainly because it'd be cute.

[personal profile] destinedforrock 2013-09-18 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Aye, she does. Or rather I vouch on my half on the welcomeness of Regina and Cindy talking again.

As for an in-person crossing paths, d'you think happenstance would be sufficiently plausible or ought we devise a way Regina could be lured over or Cinderella to hop her fence?
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[personal profile] acequeen 2013-09-18 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Happenstance is possible! Regina will also be investigating where the buzzing sounds are coming from, and stumble upon the pink light (again) as well. Will Cindy be searching for those, too?

[personal profile] destinedforrock 2013-09-22 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
Bah late to say this - but unfortunately she's unlikely to be going anywhere - wouldn't trust herself to make it far enough wandering around.

I am however aiming in the meanwhile to put up another post by her tomorrow (or what I s'pose is technically in fact today at least here given that it's after midnight) and shall make it a point to toss her at any post by Regina that may be in the near future, 'case another conversation may be a start~
shiromadoushi: (Anime: wut)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2013-09-18 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
"...Anthony. Buddy. You're my friend and I mean this will all good intentions but holy shit man, you smell like a corpse. Deodorant spray is your friend, my man."

only not because he wouldn't actually say that he's not THAT mean!

[personal profile] scramasax 2013-09-18 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
" -- I'm -- ...Oh my God I'm sorry. @~@"

Oh it's the intent that counts. Theoretically.
shiromadoushi: (Anime: Awkward...)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2013-09-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
And that reaction would be why Bakura wouldn't say it. He might just.. hand him some deodorant spray with no comment. Or even just a "you sure you're feeling okay? You smell kinda... dead."